5-Day Private Tour in Malaysia and Singapore
Duration
5 Days | 4 Nights
Destinations
Malaysia, Singapore
Travel Type
Private | Customizable
Places You’ll Visit
Tour Overview
On this 5-day Southeast Asia tour of Malaysia and Singapore, experience cultural sites, natural beauty, and urban landscape. In the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, you will be guided to explore Batu Caves, Hindu holy temples, and modern cityscapes. Also, try local street snacks and savor special Nyonya cuisine. Drive for 4.5 hours to Singapore (Short flight are available for an extra fee), for famous Gardens by the Bay and city landmarks. Walk through the Chinese Heritage Centre, Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, and Sago Street for Chinatown’s heritage. Opt for an extended Singapore trip on Sentosa Island, with interesting family-friendly activities.
Highlights of This Tour
- Climb the steps to ancient Hindu shrines within limestone caves of Batu Caves.
- and lush botanical gardens in Singapore.
- Explore Kuala Lumpur’s temples from Thean Hou to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple.
- Capture the beautiful evening skyline of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
- Marvel at the Gardens by the Bay including Supertree Grove & Cloud Forest.
- Experience cultural treasures by wandering Sago Street, exploring Chinese Heritage Centre, and making a pottery piece at Thow Kwang.
- Opt for a day of relaxation on Sentosa, with cable cars, ocean parks, and family-friendly activities.
Itinerary
Welcome to Malaysia! After arriving at the airport, a private guide and a driver will pick you up and directly transfer you to a local Nyonya restaurant. You will savor a sumptuous Nyonya lunch. After the meal, the afternoon is yours to explore the city of Kuala Lumpur on your own.
Bukit Bintang, aka the ‘Avenue of Stars’, is the main commercial and entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur. You can shop, dine, and have fun with the entertainment projects here.
Also, leisurely stroll around KLCC Park or Central Market. Since 1988, Central Market has been a popular destination for locals and tourists to purchase handicrafts, souvenirs, and artworks. It is not only a paradise for shopping, but also an excellent place to experience Malaysia’s diverse culture.
Don’t miss tasting Malaysian street food. Kuala Lumpur has many street vendors, offering a variety of dishes, such as Chicken Satay, Nasi Lemak, and Char Kway Teow.
Meal: Lunch
Accommodation: in Kuala Lumpur
Your guided Malaysia tour officially begins today. After meeting with your tour guide in the hotel lobby, he / she will take you to visit Batu Caves. This is a limestone hill with a series of caves and temples, and is also one of the Hindu holy sites outside of India. From the end of January to the beginning of February, a grand celebration event is held here, attracting Hindus from all over the world to come for pilgrimage. Climb the steep stairs and explore the colorful temples inside.
Next, learn about Kuala Lumpur’s rich and diverse cultural heritage by visiting a series of temples. The Tuan Hou Temple is a 4-storey temple with red, white, and gold as the main colors, and sculptures of dragons and phoenixes. On the third floor, you can enjoy the distant scenery. Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, decorated with colorful statues. In addition, you will also visit the magnificent Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, the peaceful Kun Yam Thong Temple and Guan Di Temple, and the historic Buddhist Maha Vihara.
Note: When visiting Hindu temples, women are required not to wear clothing that is too revealing and should not enter during their period.
In the afternoon, head to the center of Kuala Lumpur. Lake Symphony is a place holding KLCC Lake Symphony Fountain Show in the evening. Explore the shopping paradise, Plaza Merdeka, take a leisurely stroll along Kasturi Walk. Choose to take the Klang River boat trip for a unique perspective of the city. During dinner, go to a top-rated Korean restaurant to taste Korean cuisine. This is optional and highly recommended.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today, the tour guide will take you to explore the history of this city, starting from Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman. Established in 1925, it was built in imitation of the British monarchy style, with some wooden houses retaining traditional Malaysian carvings, which are very unique. Next, explore Istana Negara, the National Palace, which is much larger than the old National Palace. Its interior cannot be visited, and tourists can take photos of the buildings inside the palace on the square. In addition, you can take photos with the guards riding horses and holding guns at the entrance of the palace.
Continuing your historical tour in Malaysia, visit Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, a colonial era club, and Royal Selangor Club, a symbol of British colonial influence in Malaysia. After the visit, the private driver will escort you to Singapore. The driving time is about 4.5 hours. You can also choose more convenient mode of transportation, such as short flights to Singapore (not included in the itinerary).
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Singapore
Your Singapore tour starts with visiting Gardens by the Bay. Covering an area of 101 hectares, it is connected by three different styles of waterfront gardens. Be amazed at the Supertree Grove. The towering tree-like buildings are decorated with dazzling lights. Explore Cloud Forest. There are misty mountains covered with tropical plants and a beautiful waterfall here.
After exploring nature, head to the historic Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The National Orchid Garden is a highlight, with over 60,000 plants and a variety of orchids.
As night falls, drive through Marina Bay, passing by city landmarks such as the Waterfront Promenade and the Singapore Flyer. You can get a panoramic night view of the city in a giant observation wheel.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Singapore
Today is a day for Singapore’s rich heritage. Be guided to visit the Lau Pa Sat Festival Pavilion first. This is a food market with intricate Victorian cast-iron architecture. Continue your visit to Boat Quay. Located in a waterfront area, it features bars, restaurants and shop houses. Nearby, you’ll find the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, two iconic cultural institutions.
Next, go to visit the Old Supreme Court, now known as the National Gallery Singapore, a colonial-era building housing a lot of Southeast Asian art. Then, move on to see Chinese Heritage Centre, where you can glimpse Chinese history and culture in Singapore.
Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle offers a unique artistic experience. You can see the pottery-making process, and even try your hand at making your own piece (optional at your own expense). Sago Street, or the Street of the Dead, is a historic area in Chinatown.
After the cultural tour, optionally extend your Singapore trip to Sentosa Island for an additional day. This resort destination offers many attractions and projects: cable car rides, thrilling ocean parks, speedboat adventures…
After that, the driver will transfer you to the airport to board a flight to the next destination or back to your home based on your flight schedule. The 5-day Malaysia and Singapore tour ends here.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
